Tomorrow marks the third week since I was hit, head on, by a car. I was on my bike and the driver came over into my lane. Thank God she stopped or I wouldn't be here casually writing on my blog. I was very blessed to be able to walk away from this accident and though I will have a good six to eight months of doctor visits and pain...I am thankful.
At least once, my doctor has stated, "if you weren't in such good shape you could have really gotten hurt." This applies to my profession as well.
There are a lot of skills a good wedding photographer should possess, but the main one...I think, is good health.
Since I was 18, healthy eating was always an issue for me, mostly because I struggled with weight and I was always looking for the best new "few pounds" off diet. But now, eating and exercising is not so much about "weight" as it is maintaining good health.
An eight-hour wedding shoot, even with a second shooter can be compared to a marathon. With all the equipment I need for lighting, charging and back-up consider this. My camera weighs in a few ounces less than ten pounds. Doesn't sound like much, but when your bending, stooping, running and sometimes laying on the ground..that 10 pounds adds up...fast.
Oh, I didn't mention the five or so pounds strapped to my body by way of a vest and the extra camera hanging off my side.
There's a lot of good supplements on the market, and I do partake of my fair share. However, the best supplement I've found is eating 95% organic, juicing 100% organic veggies, and Vita-Mixing 100% organic veggies. These I partake of every day...and this had made the difference...along with biking, hiking, weight-lifting.
I'm very thankful the Good Lord showed me an easy, affordable way to good health...and, He showed when I was young.
Onward healthy photographer!
